A karaoke-style group sing-along, a new Pop-Up Art Show and demonstration, and a variety of unique vendors are lined up for the Feb. 8 San Mercado from 9 – 2 p. m. inside and outside the Price Center at 222 W. San Antonio St., downtown San Marcos. Popular Love songs will be the focus of the sing-along beginning at 10 a.m. in the 1910 Room. New and returning vendors this month include artists, recyclers/up-cyclers, natural bath and beauty products, novelty fabric items, costum

The 8th annual San Marcos Mardi Gras Parade will roll past the Price Center shortly after noon on Sat., Feb 22 amid the enticing smells of New Orleans cuisine, the sounds of live Dixieland Jazz and an adoring throng. Because of its ideal downtown location, spacious Garden and street-side view, the Center will again host a Parade Watch & Pop Up from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. “We’ve secured the popular Dirty River Dixie Band and Steger’s Chiffonade who will be selling Seafood Gumbo, Red

A new Call for Art focusing on women is underway for a special show in honor of International Women’s Day coming to the Price Center this March. Organizers behind a one-day pop-up event last spring at the library are extending the length of the show and expanding the number of participating artists. Live music, poetry, performances, art and a collaborative installation will be featured during the Reception, set for Sunday, March 8 – International Women’s Day – from 3-5 p.m. t

Following a successful Pop-Up art show in September, the Seaton Foundation is expanding its relationship with the Price Center via a new series of craft classes for adults being offered on the first Tuesday evening of each month. The classes will be open to all, and participants will leave each session with a finished product, including hand-painted scarves, tote bags, and greeting cards. The Seaton Foundation is covering the cost of the space and class instructor; however, a

San Marcos’ original Mardi Gras Krewe – the Mistick Krewe of Okeanos – and the Price Center are teaming up to host a workshop on Sat. Feb, 1 from 10 – 11:30 a. m. for area kids interested in learning how to create a shoebox float to enter into a new fun, festive and friendly competition. “We wanted to make sure local children could easily get in on the Mardi Gras fun through a creative project that helps them experience a new cultural celebration while playing with feathers,

Local fiber and basket artist Cricket Rose is bringing basket weaving back to the Price Center via a two-day workshop Feb. 3 and 4 in which participants will make 2—3 different heart baskets. All materials will be provided, advance registration is required, and a $35 fee is due at time of registration. “This latest workshop is a nice addition to the ongoing heritage arts practiced regularly at the Center via a Quilting Bee and Porcelain Painting Club as well as various art wo

A public reception for the new art show “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” will be held Thursday, Jan. 23 from 6-8 p.m. throughout the Price Center. Many of the artists in the show, refreshments, a fresh new display of quilts and live music will be among the highlights. The show features locally created works by more than 40 area artists’ take on love. The event is free and open to all. “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” is the result of a community-wide call for art that produ

A new art show featuring locally created works by more than 40 area artists’ take on love, a fresh new display of quilts, live music and a variety of unique vendors are all on tap for the first San Mercado of the new year slated to take place this Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 – 2 p. m. inside and outside the Price Center at 222 W. San Antonio St., downtown San Marcos. “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” is the result of a community-wide call for art that produced a colorful and crea